Two things fill the mind with ever-increasing wonder and awe, the more often and the more intensely the mind of thought is drawn to them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature and moral law inspire deep wonder in the human mind.
- In plain terms
- The stars above and the rules inside us fill us with awe.
- What can you take from it?
- Look at the stars and your conscience to feel awe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fills you with awe?
- How do you hear the moral law?
Another view
Not everyone finds awe in nature or morality.
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